“The White House has approved a new, national research effort headed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine the most effective treatments for people battling opioid addiction.

The CDC, which received approval Monday from the executive branch, said it hopes that the study’s results will help inform policymakers, communities and providers on when drug-assisted therapies may or may not be appropriate.

“Few studies are available to help patients and providers make informed decisions about the risks and benefits associated with the different medication-assisted treatments,” the agency said in a notice.”